A pilot for recording conversation during Lyft rides is going on in some U.S. cities, but it’s not supposed to be happening in Canada. A Toronto woman was sent the conversation between her and her friends during a ride, presumably accidentally.
You’re always being recorded. Techbros do this on purpose. If they get caught they feign innocence.
They skirt the fringes of legislation anyways so it’s not like there’s ever legal consequences. On the rare occasions there are. It’s a paltry monetary fine.
For Canadians who may be concerned about data privacy, especially US-based companies that may be subject to giving access to the US government under the US Patriot Act and/or Cloud Act, it might be worth the time to write some politicians for action.
There’s PIPEDA for federal level, as mentioned in the article, and there’s municipal level too. Most major cities have by-laws that govern Vehicles-for-Hire.
I’m not sure what they can do about this issue, but it’s worth raising the concern with your councillor in addition to your MP.
WAS sent. FFS
White nose machine should put an end to that.